You think you know Sam Mendes. The director makes a film every three years, usually something dramatic about relationships and then Away We Go comes along and breaks the cycle.

Apparently shot immediately after Revolutionary Road (our review), this new film stars Maya Rudolph (who I remember from A Prairie Home Companion) and John Krasinski (of the American “The Office” fame) as a couple who are expecting their first baby and travel around the US in search of the perfect place to start their family. The list of supporting actors is impressive, featuring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Catherine O’Hara and Jeff Daniels.

The trailer suggests that this is still an exploration of relationships and their dynamics though it appears to be taking itself a little less seriously than we’ve come to expect from Mendes. Though it certainly looks nice, I’m concerned that it also looks a bit too “quirky”. Perhaps it’s the music or the inter-titles which bring back images of other indie hits but I can’t help but get excited at the prospect of a Mendes comedy especially one that is low key. And seriously, Allison Janney kills this trailer.

I have a feeling there’s at least one person in the audience who is looking forward to seeing John Krasinski in a movie that doesn’t suck right out of the gate.

Away We Go is scheduled for release on June 5th.

Trailer is tucked under the seat!